L & L Special Eastern – Eastern Fly Fishing

One bright June day, I decided to check out a saltwater flat about a mile from my home. The wind was light and variable, the air temperature was in the mid-70’s, and not a single cloud graced the skies…

Hunting with Kids – Ruffed Grouse Society

When my daughter and son were younger, they both wanted to be firemen. Those convictions came about after our local Fire Chief Joe and his crew visited their school. The demonstration included an inspection of the fire truck, helmets, axes, pike poles and the siren. I thought about the impact the firemen’s visit had upon them, and the revelation came to me to break down that visit and incorporate a similar series of demonstrations into my hunting tutorial . Several years later, it’s been working like a charm.

A Feel for Rod-Building – Fly Rod & Reel

Tucked in the Ruby Valley between the Tobacco Root, Highland and Pioneer mountain ranges is the town of Twin Bridges, Montana. Lewis and Clark traveled through this valley; later, a small number of trappers tramped the game trails between the ranges.Cattle ranchers who were then joined by sheep farmers eventually pushed into the trappers…

Gear Review-Salmo Saxatilis – Fly Rod & Reel

Orvis brings a new construction technology to breathable waders in the Pack and Travel Sonic Seam Waders. The light-weight, 3-layer nylon fabric is assembled entirely with a sonic welding technique that does away with sewn seams that add bulk and stiffness and stitch that produce potential leak points.